Question

Which of the following best summarizes Booker T. Washington's advice in his 1895 speech at the Cotton States and International Exposition?
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Responses

Advocate for immediate social equality and political action.
Advocate for immediate social equality and political action.

Emphasize the importance of learning skills and achieving self-sufficiency.
Emphasize the importance of learning skills and achieving self-sufficiency.

Reject the idea of acquiring a home and focus on political activism.
Reject the idea of acquiring a home and focus on political activism.

Prioritize full rights and privileges without any preparation

1 answer

The best summary of Booker T. Washington's advice in his 1895 speech at the Cotton States and International Exposition is:

Emphasize the importance of learning skills and achieving self-sufficiency.

In his speech, Washington advocated for African Americans to focus on vocational training and economic self-sufficiency as a means to improve their social and political status over time, rather than seeking immediate social equality and political action.